Patents Examined by Hung Duong
  • Patent number: 9510465
    Abstract: An electronic album includes a housing, and the housing includes a front housing and a rear housing, where the front housing and the rear housing are fixed, and are installable or disassembled. When a component in the electronic album malfunctions, inspection and maintenance can be carried out in time by disassembling the front housing and the rear housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Inventor: Shuyin Fan
  • Patent number: 9477272
    Abstract: In one aspect, a device includes at least one solid state drive (SSD) and an element which prevents removal of the device from a computer housing with which the device engages with unique data on the SSD being accessible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Amy Leigh Rose, Albert Ray Sauer, Nathan J. Peterson, John Scott Crowe
  • Patent number: 9471104
    Abstract: A reader apparatus, comprising: a circuit board, including a plurality of lower touching pads, located on a lower surface of the circuit board; an insulative body, including a front supporting element and a rear supporting element extending from the front supporting element, wherein a plurality of planar conductive terminals disposed on an upper surface of the front supporting element, the rear supporting element located under the circuit board, the plural planar conductive terminals extends backward and sandwiched between a lower surface of the circuit board and a upper surface of the rear supporting element, and the planar conducting terminals sandwiched between the lower surface of the circuit board and the upper surface of the rear supporting element electrically connects to a plurality of a lower touching pads; and a casing surrounding the circuit board and the insulative body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: CHANT SINCERE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wen-Ta Chiu, Huagu Zi, Wen-Shuan Shih
  • Patent number: 9474190
    Abstract: A rack-mountable computer system directs separate portions of a cooling airflow from an inlet air plenum in the computer system interior through separate air passages to remove heat from separate portions of a set of heat-producing components. The air passages can preclude a portion of cooling airflow removing heat from a component from being preheated by another component. Plenums and air passages can be established through the arrangement of components in the interior. Components can be arranged in progressive offsets throughout the depth of the interior to vary plenum flow area throughout the depth, which can progressively impede and redirect airflow through the inlet plenum into the air passages. Arrangements can include an angled row, a staggered configuration, etc. The computer system can include a chassis which can translate, while maintaining operation of hot-pluggable electronic components coupled throughout the depth, to enable swapping of hot-pluggable electronic components throughout the interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Strickland Beall, David Edward Bryan, Darin Lee Frink
  • Patent number: 9468129
    Abstract: A storage unit, in which a hard disk drive is disposed and detachably installed inside a casing including side walls standing on the tray, a tray and a circuit board disposed on the tray and including a connector, includes a carrier including a frame set. The frame set includes a main frame and a first side frame and a second side frame that are opposite to each other. The first and second side frames are located on the main frame to extend outward to form a first accommodation space. The first and second side frame each includes a positioning portion and a positioning pin each extending towards the first accommodation space. The main frame further includes a stopping portion. The second side frame of the frame set has a free end away from the main frame and the free end is flexible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignees: INVENTEC (PUDONG) TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, INVENTEC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Jia-Bin Wang
  • Patent number: 9465412
    Abstract: Input device layer and nesting techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a pressure sensitive key assembly including a substrate having a plurality of hardware elements secured to a surface. The input device also includes one or more layers disposed proximal to the surface, the one or more layers having respective openings configured to nest the one or more hardware elements therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Jim Tom Belesiu, Timothy C. Shaw, David Otto Whitt, III, Rob Huala, Christopher Harry Stoumbos, Joel Lawrence Pelley
  • Patent number: 9465409
    Abstract: A docking station for installing a portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device includes a display surface and at least one slot located at one side of the display surface. The docking station includes a supporting structure, at least one hook, and at least one first magnetic element. The supporting structure includes a body and a shell. The shell covers the body. The hook is disposed on the body and extrudes out of the supporting surface of the shell. The first magnetic element is disposed on the body and located in the shell. The hook is adapted to inlay in the slot and the first magnetic element is adapted to attract the portable electronic device, such that the portable electronic device is fixed on the supporting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Ming-Yen Wu, Yan-Lin Kuo, Cheng-Hung Chen, Shao-Huai Tsai
  • Patent number: 9462712
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a flexible boot for at least partially encompassing an electronic device. In one embodiment, the boot includes a rear panel and a sidewall extending from the real panel. The sidewall includes an inner surface, an outer surface, and a plurality of compressible hollow regions positioned between the inner surface and the outer surface. The rear panel and the inner surface of the sidewall at least partially define a cavity configured to receive the device. Other embodiments of the present disclosure provide a case for housing an electronic device. In one embodiment, the case includes an elastomeric boot and a rigid posterior portion defining an opening therethrough through which a portion of the boot extends. The boot includes a sidewall and is configured to receive the device such that the sidewall at least partially surrounds a plurality of lateral sides of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Wimo Labs LLC
    Inventors: Scott Harold Wilson, Dennis Matthew Puhalla, Jon Godston, Kevin Gerard Brennan
  • Patent number: 9454187
    Abstract: A tablet type information handling system which includes a housing having one or more of the following characteristics: a holding pattern on a hard bezel and/or frame which minimizes biomechanical discomfort; a locally deformable bezel that may be used with semi-flexible tablet type information handling system such as those which include an OLED display; and, a multi-functional bezel to provide a tablet type information handling system with enhanced functionality. Additionally, in certain embodiments, the exterior portion of the bezel is molded over electro restrictive polymer for hand pressure response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Deeder M. Aurongzeb, Erin K. Walline
  • Patent number: 9448595
    Abstract: An electronic device may includes a housing including a portion that is transitionable between a pop-up state and a non-pop-up state, a locker for holding the portion of the housing in the non-pop-up state, and a pop-up device for popping up the portion of the housing when the locker releases the portion of the housing such that transitioning between the pop-up and non-pop-up states is allowed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Sung Shin, Jae-Woo Lee, Ho-Eun Yoo, Ju-Ho Yi, Jin-Ho Lim
  • Patent number: 9442525
    Abstract: Wearable devices are provided. The wearable device may include a body enclosed by: a front shaped as a rounded square or a rounded rectangle; a back opposite to the front; and an upper side, a lower side, a left side and a right side, which couple the front and back and are between the front and back. The wearable device may also includes: an upper band coupled to the upper side; a lower band coupled to the lower side; a display placed on the front of the body; a camera module disposed on the upper side; and a key disposed on the lower side, the key being operated by being pressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jongmin Choi, Hongmoon Chun
  • Patent number: 9444919
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided, including a mounting plate, a first component and a second component disposed on the mounting plate, a substrate disposed on the mounting plate and having a portion disposed between the first component and the second component, and a third component disposed on the mounting plate and electrically coupled to the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seung-Jae Bae, Jae-Il Seo, Hong-Moon Chun
  • Patent number: 9442038
    Abstract: A storage apparatus including one or plural storage devices installed in a housing, a bag that is internally charged with a fluid and caused to contact the storage device, and an internal pressure regulator that regulates the internal pressure of the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: FUJITSU LIMITED
    Inventor: Reiko Kondo
  • Patent number: 9439315
    Abstract: A display device, and a method and apparatus for manufacturing the display device, are provided. The display device includes a cover window including a curved portion, and a display panel smaller in at least one of length or width than the cover window and laminated on a flat portion of the cover window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyung-Su Lee, Kwan-Young Han, Jong-Hwan Kim, Yong-Youl Cho
  • Patent number: 9430077
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for shock mounting glass for an electronic device are disclosed. The glass for the electronic device can provide an outer surface for at least a portion of a housing for the electronic device. In one embodiment, the shock mounting can provide a compliant interface between the glass and the electronic device housing. In another embodiment, the shock mounting can provide a mechanically actuated retractable. For example, an outer glass member for an electronic device housing can be referred to as cover glass, which is often provided at a front surface of the electronic device housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Anna-Katrina Shedletsky, Fletcher R. Rothkopf, Adam Mittleman, Stephen Brian Lynch
  • Patent number: 9423836
    Abstract: A super-slim touch keyboard and a super-slim smart cover device including the same are provided. The super-slim touch keyboard includes a lower case, a touch circuit board including a key pattern disposed on the lower case and a touch wheel pattern disposed adjacent to the key pattern, a piezoelectric sensor film layer formed on the touch circuit board and including a piezoelectric sensor printed on a portion thereof corresponding to the key pattern, an electro-luminance (EL) film layer formed on the piezoelectric sensor film layer, a keypad layer formed on the EL film layer and including a plurality of keys at a portion thereof corresponding to the key pattern, and an upper case disposed to be coupled to the lower case at a periphery of the keypad layer and including a touch wheel at a portion thereof corresponding to the touch wheel pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: WOORIN CORPORATION
    Inventor: Jae Hong Seo
  • Patent number: 9426930
    Abstract: Embodiments of various electrical housings, particularly display housings, are provided. In this regard, a representative housing, among others, includes one or more electrical components that are disposed at the housing; a thermal attachment that is designed to transfer heat generated by the one or more electrical components; and a rear enclosure that is designed to engage the thermal attachment. The rear enclosure is further designed to dissipate the heat received from the thermal attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Lee Warren Atkinson
  • Patent number: 9417661
    Abstract: A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device can take many forms such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, and so on. The portable computing device can include a single piece housing and a display module. The display module can include a protective top glass cover that is bonded to a plastic display frame and surrounded by a seal frame. The display module can also include a display panel and its associated circuitry suspended from the display frame below the protective glass cover. The display module is coupled to the single piece housing using mounting clips in a manner that allows the display module to move relative to the single piece housing during an impact event. The plastic display frame can include inserts that provide structural support near openings in the single piece housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen R. McClure, Joshua D. Banko, Jonathan Ternus, Matthew B. Morris, Peter M. Thompson, Kevin Gibbs, Timothy G. Van Vorhis, Martin B. Adamcyk, Arthur J. Lucchesi, Brian Scott Carpenter
  • Patent number: 9420714
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided with a display such as a liquid crystal display mounted in an electronic device housing. The display has display layers such as a layer of liquid crystal material, a color filter layer, a thin-film transistor layer, and polarizer layers. The display also has backlight structures and a display cover layer. Display mounting structures are formed from a metal member that also serves as a structural midplate within the electronic device housing. Plastic reflector structures such as white plastic and plastic trim structures are molded onto the midplate. The plastic reflector structures form a rectangular recess that receives the light guide plate. The midplate has bent wall portions that form a rectangular recess that receives the display layers. The trim structures define a rectangular recess that receives the display cover layer. Protruding portions with openings attach the midplate to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Wey-Jiun Lin
  • Patent number: 9411373
    Abstract: Arrangement of a portable display System for radiation detection, includes an adaptation board (3) with minicomputer (4) including a processor (43), while the adaptation board (3) is connected via the earth connector (31) and signal connector (33) with at least one radiation detector (1) arranged on the stack board (2) and connected via signal connector (33) by pins to the interconnection (5), while the adaptation board (3) itself is connected with the mini computer (4) by pins of the interconnection (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: INSTITUTE OF EXPERIMENTAL AND APPLIED PHYSICS, CZECH TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY IN PRAGUE
    Inventor: Daniel Ture{hacek over (c)}ek